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Designation- Manager -Consolidation & Direct TaxLocation- VadodaraKey Responsibilities:Consolidation & Reporting:- Prepare consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and variance analysis for management and auditors. - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation, ensuring compliance with Ind AS and group reporting timelines. - Partner with business units and subsidiaries accounts teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of reporting. - Drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvements in consolidation and reporting. - Support statutory audit, internal audit, and group audit processes.Direct Tax:- Oversee all direct tax matters for India, including corporate income tax, withholding tax, and transfer pricing. - Manage compliance with income tax laws, tax filings, advance tax computations, and timely assessments. - Lead tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rate and cash flows, aligned with business strategies. - Handle tax audits, assessments, litigation, and interface with tax authorities. - Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess impact, and implement required changes. - Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and internal stakeholders on tax-related matters.Qualifications & Skills:- Chartered Accountant (CA) with 8–10 years of post-qualification experience in consolidation, financial reporting, and direct taxation. - Strong knowledge of Ind AS, Indian corporate tax laws, and transfer pricing regulations. - Proven track record in handling statutory audits, group consolidations, and tax litigations. - Hands-on experience with ERP/Consolidation tools (SAP, HFM, Oracle, etc.). - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.